I know everyone is disappointed with how our season ended but the only thing that remains a must is keeping Jeff Ireland. While I know this conclusion is an obvious one to most here, there are still some people who cant see what is so plainly obvious. Ireland has been an excellant gm during his tenure here. He's amassed a plethera of talent here while ridding this team of its cancers and trouble makers. Unfortunately he's being made the scapegoat for awful coaching and the great talent he amassed is not playing to the capabilites that they should. All of this is not Irelands fault.
The proof is in the pudding. Ireland has deftly got this franchise headed in the right direction with his savy acquisitions and draft picks. There are numerous players he's drafted contributing in a myriad of ways and that speaks to the genius in his scouting ability. You dont get into the position Ireland is in by being bad at your job. Hes been doing this for almost 6 years and i defy you to name 5 gms who've had that long of a tenure and were bad at their job. You cant so the only logical conclusion you can draw is that Ireland is really good at his job. Its math guys.
The worst decision this franchise could make would be to get rid of its greatest asset. Does getting rid of your best employee make your business better or worse? Worse of course so it doesnt make sense to want to get rid of Jeff. Makes no sense at all.
Due to Jeff, this team is really really close to being in the superbowl. I guarantee you all that next year we will win 13 games if Jeff has another offseason to build on the last outstanding offseason he had. The proof is in the pudding. Ross is no dummy. You dont get 5 billion dollars by being a dummy and he likes Jeff so there you guys. Its the obvious and its the right choice to keep him.
I know what im talking about. I have a PhD which automatically means I'm smarter than just about everyone here. You cant deny that. Who would you trust with a teams assessment? An intellectual with a PhD or yourself? I think ive made my point
Keep jeff and go phins. 2014 superbowl
Phins up.
Doctor,
I have been firm on the idea that before firing anyone within the organization there must be a detailed evaluation.
But with an internal division of Joe Philbin VS Jeff Ireland, there will be changes in the coming days.
I understand your point about Ireland value as former scout, but his free agency calls are more than questionable. In order to illustrate my point allow me to introduce some facts.
a) More than five potential free-agents have opted for other teams arguing they are avoiding Ireland as GM, I think that's a clear sign of damages that Jeff is causing with his rude style.
b) Jeff is a great college talent scout, but he has been questioned on his skills to add quality free agents. Grimes was a great addition, but Wallace never deserved the kind of money he's making.
c) Adding talent in pre-season is an important part of GM's activities, but dealing with on-going season moves is a harder task and Jeff has been incapable of making important adjustments.
d) It's obvious that current coaching staff is imperfect and wasted important chances, but without proper talent at RB, LB & OL it was a very hard mission.
e) His role as cap manager was so wrong that the team required a special staff to fix it during since 2011.
f) Jeff has changed roster design more than 4 times in his 6-years as GM, wasting talent most times. Coaches are developing young talent, but once players start to pan out, moves eliminate progress.
So using those facts you can evaluate Jeff Ireland's football knowledge and his management skills. I see him as a great scout but a very questionable GM.
I see Philbin as an imperfect HC, who requires a lot of development as roster leader, but cutting ties with him would lead us back to 2008. Progress requires continuity.
It's a shame, but Jeff Ireland MUST go.
I respect your status, but don't share the idea that a degree defines your intelligence.
I only have a Masters' Degree, but that has never being a limitation to design state-of-the-art diagnosis theories that several PhD's have required extended explanation to understand.
Also everyone deserves respect and unless your PhD is related to football sciences, your status doesn't mean you're an expert.
